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‘ By Ifeoma Ikem The President of the Precision Electrical and Related Equipment Senior Staff Association (PERESSA), Comrade Rufus Olusesan, has warned Nigerian workers against allowing politicians to compromise their integrity and dignity. Speaking at the 1st Quadrennial State Delegates Conference of the Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Olusesan emphasized that independence is the lifeblood of trade unionism. “Without independence, unions lose their voice, their courage, and their ability to represent the true interests of workers,” he said. “Independence means freedom from undue political interference, corporate manipulation, or state suppression. It means unions can…

Part One By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi What is coming in 2027 is nothing less than a war—unless we act now. History teaches us that Nigeria’s political crises often begin as quarrels between mentors and protégés. The Awolowo–Akintola rift ignited the “Wild Wild West,” and opportunists feasted on the chaos. Today, the storm gathers again, this time in Alimosho, the political nucleus of Lagos West, a senatorial district with ten of Lagos State’s twenty local governments. Alimosho’s Place in Tinubu’s Rise Alimosho became Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s home turf when he first contested the Lagos West senatorial seat during Babangida’s transition…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says implementing the National Single Window project will significantly transform trade facilitation in Nigeria and reinforce the stabilisation of the economy. Speaking to journalists shortly after chairing the 63rd quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, Edun explained that the initiative, scheduled for rollout in the first quarter of 2026, will integrate digital automation and enhance efficiency in import and export processes. “The National Single Window is a legacy project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…

In a ceremony that celebrated the symbiotic relationship between ethical journalism and corporate excellence, Mr. Gowon Frederick Onuh, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Systems Ltd, was bestowed with a significant honour. Also in the First Systems Limited team at the event, was Mrs. Pauline Oloche, the versatile Head Of Marketing/Digital Innovations of the reputable establishment. During the prestigious NUJ Correspondents Chapel Press Week and Awards event held on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr. Onuh received the Award for Excellence in Automotive Paints Brands. The event, a convergence…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu says the discovery of drones alongside firearms in the country is a shift in the tactics of smugglers and the sophistication of criminal networks. Shuaibu while addressing newsmen at the federal operation unit, zone A Ikeja disclosed that a deadly consignment of arms, ammunition, and industrial drones were seized along Ogun State border. He noted that the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized items was put at over ₦377 million, a figure that underscores both the scale of the smuggling attempt and the…

The Powerful Pen Media Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, has applauded the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, on port infrastructure development in the country. The Group gave this commendation during its Press Week programme, which took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Lagos, when members assembled on a round-table to assess the performance of maritime agencies operating on the port corridors in Lagos. Aside port infrastructure development embarked upon by NPA, the Group also commended the Managing Director of the Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho for working tirelessly to ensure Nigerian ports compete favourably with other ports in the world.…

The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has congratulated the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on his election as Vice-President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement issued over the weekend, the Chairman of STOAN, Olori (Dr.) Vicky Haastrup, described Dr. Dantsoho’s election as a landmark achievement for Nigeria and a recognition of his leadership qualities, professional acumen, and the growing importance of the Nigerian maritime sector on the global stage. “Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho’s election as Vice-President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours is a great…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency, NIMASA has reportedly foiled an attempted Piracy attack on a vessel, MT Endo Potente, off Lomme, Togo. The C4i Centre of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) received an alert at 20:53hrs on Thursday, 28 August 2025 from the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT) Gulf of Guinea Watchkeepers regarding an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker, ENDO PONENTE, at position 05°10’N, 001°23’E, close to Lome Port, Togo. Intelligence gathered from the C4i Centre later placed the vessel at 04°19’16”N, 01°35’59”E, within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The NIMASA Special Mission…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted pharmaceutical products worth N3.7 billion and handed them over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos. The seized products, which include various brands of expired medications, were discovered in three trucks and pose serious health risks to the nation if not properly monitored. According to Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, the unit controller, during a courtesy call on him by NAFDAC officials, the handover is in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NCS and NAFDAC. The MoU…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted pharmaceutical products worth N3.7 billion and handed them over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos. The seized products, which include various brands of expired medications, were discovered in three trucks and pose serious health risks to the nation if not properly monitored. According to Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, the unit controller, during a courtesy call on him by NAFDAC officials, the handover is in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NCS and NAFDAC. The MoU…